4N-5D Mekong Cruise Upstream

Phnom Penh - Siem Reap

Your Mekong journey will start in Phnom Penh Capital of Cambodia, unlock Phnom Penh highlights including Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum, Rickshaw ride and enhanced by traditional Apsara dance performance. Inspiringly, the cruise adventure allows you to interact local people while on foot, your tour guide provides you the best insights of Cambodian lifestyle, experience short ride with fun on ox cart, get blessed by ritual water blessing and admired by tuk tuk to discover the island silk workshop. Explore the stunning river views of Tonle Sap & the mighty Mekong combining picturesque beauty of Cambodia meandering river which is animated by interesting river life, fishing activities and the highlight of floating villages, the gentle cruising on Tonle Sap & Mekong offers the best experience along with fresh breathtaking while unwind yourself on the cabin balcony.

Cruise Itinerary

Jahan Cruise Package Rates

Low Season: From $1227.00High Season: From $1965.00

Day 1 | Phnom Penh - Pick up & Phnom Penh City Tour

Meal: Lunch, Dinner

Our driver pick you up from your hotel's lobby at 6.45am (or any location in central Phnom Penh), heading to Phnom Penh International Pier then we embark at 7.30am and prepare for sightseeing tour. By bus we visit the Killing Fields at outside of the city and after, the centrally located prison “S21”. Both historic sites display the sad and cruel chapter of Khmer history when the Khmer Rouge ruled thecountry with terror and suppression. Those places have not changed much since this horrific time back in the early seventies and it can be heartbreaking. Alternatively, explore the city in the morning on your own before re-joining the group. We will have lunch at a fine restaurant in town. Our exploration of Phnom Penh continues on the fascinating cultural heritage of Phnom Penh. The golden edifice of the Royal Palace with its Silver Pagoda and the exceptional Khmer crafts at the National Museum are the afternoon highlights. The day trip ends with a “cyclo” ride back to the ship through the bustling streets of downtownPhnom Penh. Take some rest in your spacious cabin or join other fellow passengers at the bar for some refreshing drinks before our captivating evening activities start: We move to the lounge which is set up for a lecture about Cambodian modern history, held by a professor of the Royal University of Phnom Penh. Definitely among the highlights of this cruise receiving knowledge first hand as our lecturer has studied the subject extensively and personally. After the lecture a barbecue dinner feast on the sun deck commences. The dinner is accompanied with an Apsara dance performance. You have to witness the brilliance and richness of this dance along with the soothing sounds of traditional music. As the evening unwinds, enjoy your supper with a glass of wine and marvel at the skyline of Phnom Penh, and the calming flow of the Tonle River.

1). 02nd - 06th

2). 16th - 20th

3). 30th - 03rd

September 2019

1). 10th - 14th

2). 24th - 28th

October 2019

1). 08th - 12th

2). 22nd - 26th

November 2019

1). 05th - 09th

2). 19th - 23rd

December 2019

1). 03rd - 07th

2). 17th - 21st

3). 31st - 04th

January 2019

1). 01st - 05th

2). 15th - 19th

3). 29th - 02nd

February 2019

1). 12th - 16th

2). 26th - 30th

Day 2 | Phnom Penh - Kampong Cham (Mekong)

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We depart before the break of dawn from Phnom Penh towards the Angkor Ban village on the Mekong River. Wake up to the gentle cruise motion and get ready for breakfast in the dining hall. The Angkor Ban village is famous for its unspoiled community and beautiful, traditional houses. It feels like beingtransported back a hundred years ago into an era unaffected by modernity. Back on board our staff is keen on showing you a variety of traditional Khmer fashion. Lunch is served afterwards. We cruise further up the Mekong to visit a local school and understand more about the education of the young Cambodiangeneration (NGO project). The children here are always excited to show their skills in music and art and will bathe you in smiles upon your applause. We continue by road to the enchanting pre-Angkorian temple of Wat Hanchey (7th century). This small complex sits on a hill top right on the shore with breath-taking views over the Mekong. Another temple on the way is the tiny, colorful monastery of Wat Nokor. Here, we might get the chance to engage in light banter with some of the monks living in the area. Back on board you are free to relax until dinner is served. The boat moors mid-river near Kampong Cham.

Day 3 | Kampong Cham (Mekong) - Kampong Chhnang (Tonle)

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We sail downstream on the Mekong and stop at the Island of Koh Oknha Tey. This spot in the middle of the Mekong owns its fame for the manufacturing of high class silk products. By tuk tuk we explore the island with its workshops and learn how silk is processed from its source, provided by little silkworms, to a fi nal top quality product made of original Cambodian silk. Before lunch our expert guides offer a presentation about “Geography of the Mekong and Tonle Sap”. Afterwards a Monks’ blessing ceremony on board delivers spirits and wishes for our health and prosperity for all. The ship continues its journey, passing by the confl uence of the Mekong and Tonle Rivers towards Kampong Tralach. Gliding through leafy swaths of this jungle-like landscape we reach Kampong Tralach. Cacophonous children waive enthusiastically while bringing their livestock for a bath in the meandering river. We will stop at the “Green School” which is partly supported by Heritage Line. See all this life, which is so different than ours - by a local ox cart ride. The boat fi nds its anchor spot in the Tonle River near Kampong Chhnang allowing you to observe the close-by river life until dinner is served in the dining hall.

The Jayavarman Departure

November 2018

1). 13th - 17th

2). 27th - 01st

December 2018

1). 11th - 15th

2). 25th - 29th

January 2019

1). 08th - 12th

2). 22nd - 26th

February 2019

1). 05th - 09th

2). 19th - 23rd

March 2019

1). 05th - 09th

2). 19th - 23rd

April 2019

1). 02nd - 06th

2). 16th - 20th

May 2019

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June 2019

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July 2019

1). 09th - 13th

2). 23rd - 27th

August 2019

1). 06th - 10th

2). 20th - 24th

September 2019

1). 03rd - 07th

2). 17th - 21st

October 2019

1). 01st - 05th

2). 15th - 19th

3). 29th - 02nd

November 2019

1). 12th - 16th

2). 26th - 30th

December 2019

1). 10th - 14th

2). 24th - 28th

Day 4 | Kampong Chhnang - Tonle Sap Lake

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wake up early to witness the spectacular surroundings at the break of dawn. Our morning Tai Chi class has the perfect scenery today. Breakfast is served in the dining hall. We are now at Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia’s “water world”, where everything is on sticks balanced on water-rich soil. This is perhaps the most fascinating cruising spot in Cambodia. We take a local boat to the shore. With mini buses we head toa rural village nearby for a walking tour. Our guides introduce you to the village specialities – Khmer style pottery and the making of palm sugar. Definitely you should bring some home. Before returning to the boat we explore the local floating villages and wetlands of the region. Back on board lunch is served as your floating sanctuary cruises gently along the narrow Tonle River, towards the Great Tonle Sap Lake. The river opens up to a vast “sea”, the biggest fresh water lake in Asia. This lake can only be crossedduring high water season (approx. from end-July to mid-November). Let your soul float and your eyes wander while the boat makes its way towards Siem Reap. In the afternoon we serve a High Tea at the bar and as the sun sets, our crew invites you to their farewell event. Enjoy some dancing and music together with the crew before dinner is served. The boat moors mid-lake near Siem Reap.

Meal: Breakfast

The Tonle Sap (The Great Lake) is the fl owing heart of Cambodia, giving love and life to millions of people. It has more fi sh than any other lake in the world and is home to an incredible variety of birds, including rare and endangered feathered life. Our Heritage Line cruise comes to an end. We prepare todisembark the ship and take a local boat to the shore, passing a vast fl oating community. Around nine o’clock, we arrive at the Siem Reap pier and bring you to the drop off point in the city center. We hope that you enjoyed this fascinating river just as our crew does every single time. Moreover, take plenty of memories and friendships along with you that will linger on with your stories of this amazing river - the Mighty Mekong. Our driver meets you at the dropping point then takes you to Siem Reap Airport for flight back home (or to your hotel in Siem Reap). Or resume your journey to explore Angkor Wat & Angkor Complex with us. See our Siem Reap Private Tourshttps://www.guidingcambodia.com/siem-reap-tours

ExclusionsCrew and guide gratuities, any visa fees, private transfers and any other transfer not stated in the program, personal expenses and purchases, all further beverages, premium spirits and other services notmentioned under General Inclusions of cruise packages or in the program, fuel surcharges if any, medical services, spa treatments (please see special cabin inclusions), telephone.

RemarksA). The program above is published for High Water season from August to mid-November. Low Water season program will be provided if you intent to go on the cruise during that period.B). Rates are quoted per person in US dollar based on double/twin occupancy per cabin.C). Single occupancy is applied 50% surcharge of rate per person.D). The above rates are quoted for low season from June - September and high season from October - March.

E). For shoulder season (April) rates and peak season surcharge for cruises including Christmas Evening (24. December) or New Year’s Evening (31. December), please email and let us know.F). One child 5-11 years old is allowed per cabin, sharing bed with parents, child rate is TBA. Please let us know if you have children under 5 years old.G). Embarkation, disembarkation, meeting point time, transfers and drop off times are subject to change according to high or low water period.